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Luxembourg is in Western Europe, between France and Germany. The climate is modified continental with mild winters and cool summers.

The official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish or Letzebuergesch, a West Germanic language with considerable borrowings from French. English is also widely spoken. The main religion is Christianity.

The economy of Luxembourg is largely dependent on the banking, steel, and industrial sectors. Although Luxembourg in tourist literature is aptly called the "Green Heart of Europe", its pastoral land coexists with a highly industrialized and export-intensive economy. Luxembourg enjoys a degree of economic prosperity almost unique among industrialized democracies.

Luxembourgeois society is largely tolerant and personnel are unlikely to face discrimination. Business is fairly formal. Use of last names and professional titles is important in Luxembourg. Expatriate business dress is usually a suit and tie for men, and a two-piece suit or equivalent for women.

The security risk for expatriates in Luxembourg is low.

The currency of Luxembourg is the Euro (EUR). Banking is on a par with the rest of Western Europe and North America.

Medical facilities are good, however the cost of treatment for expatriates from outside the EU can be high.

The population of Luxembourg is 602,000 (2018 est.), while the inflation rate (CPI) is 1.9% for Luxembourg as at December 2018.

Xpatulator Hypothetical Tax for Luxembourg is based on the current personal income tax rates which are progressive up to 40%.

Cost Of Living

The cost of living for expatriates / professional migrants in Luxembourg as at 1 January 2019 is very high in comparison to other places in the world.

In Luxembourg, the cost of each basket, based on local prices, compared to the international average, is categorized follows (Exact cost of living percentages only available in personalised reports):1) Alcohol (where available) & Tobacco: Low2) Clothing: Very High3) Communication: Low4) Education: Average5) Furniture & Appliances: High6) Groceries: Very High7) Healthcare: Average8) Household Accommodation: High9) Miscellaneous: High10) Personal Care: Average11) Recreation & Culture: Very High12) Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels: Very High13) Transport: Very High

Luxembourg is for example 30.8% more expensive than USA for groceries, 3.9% more expensive for household costs than UK, and 165.4% more expensive for transport costs than India.

Luxembourg is ranked as a minimal hardship location.

The hardship premium for Luxembourg for an expat from Australia, is for example 0%, i.e. host location (Luxembourg) premium of 10% minus home (Australia) location premium of 10%.

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